How to pronounce retrofitted
Say it like RET-roh-fit-id. Retrofitted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- roh
- fit
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrofitted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retrofitted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-roh-fit-id.
What does retrofitted mean?
- simple past and past participle of retrofit How to pronounce retrofit
- fitted or installed at a later date
Questions about saying retrofitted
How do you pronounce retrofitted?
Say RET-roh-fit-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛˌtroʊˌfɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrofitted?
Retrofitted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · roh · fit · id.
Is retrofitted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪtɪd/ (RET-roh-fit-id).